Mekong Homestay 2 Days 1 Night: Vinh Long, Cooking Class & Cai Be Floating Market

A private two-day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with a night at a riverside homestay in Vinh Long, a village bicycle ride, a cooking class and Cai Be floating market.

Mekong Delta, Vietnam Departing from Ho Chi Minh City — Destination: Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh Long – riverside homestay – Cai Be floating market – craft villages – Ho Chi Minh City

Private Tour culture food private tour
Duration
2 days 1 night
Departure
Ho Chi Minh City
Destination
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Guests
1–20 people
Book before
3 days

Overview

This two-day private tour leaves Ho Chi Minh City for Vinh Long and stays there overnight instead of turning around. The homestay is the base for a bicycle ride through the village, a cooking class in the family kitchen, and a boat trip to Cai Be floating market the next morning.

Vinh Long riverbank: boat, bicycle and kitchen

Riverside Homestay

Stay one night at a riverside homestay in Vinh Long, take a cooking class with your host, and have dinner with an evening of music and conversation.

Village Bicycle Ride

Ride through the village to a fruit garden, a coconut candy workshop and a traditional brick kiln.

Cai Be Floating Market

Take a boat to Cai Be floating market on day two, with breakfast served on board.


What to know before the Vinh Long homestay night

Lunch and dinner on day one and breakfast and lunch on day two are included, along with the boat, bicycles, cooking class and a Vietnamese- or English-speaking guide. The tour is private.

On the way back you stop at workshops making rice paper, cốm dẹp and coconut candy, with time to buy local specialties. You can upgrade to a hotel instead of the homestay or add a night.

Highlights

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One night at a riverside homestay in Vinh Long, with lunch, dinner and breakfast included

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Boat transfers to the homestay and out to Cai Be floating market, with breakfast served on board

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Bicycle ride through village lanes to a fruit garden, a coconut candy workshop and a traditional brick kiln

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Cooking class with the homestay host, followed by dinner and an evening of music and conversation

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Craft village stops for rice paper, cốm dẹp and coconut candy on the way back to Ho Chi Minh City

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Private tour from 190 USD per person, with a Vietnamese- or English-speaking guide

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1

Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh Long – Homestay

  1. Transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh Long
  2. Boat ride to the riverside homestay
  3. Check-in and lunch at the homestay
  4. Bicycle ride through the village
  5. Visit to a fruit garden, a coconut candy workshop and a traditional brick kiln
  6. Cooking class with the homestay host
  7. Dinner and an evening of music and conversation with the hosts
Lunch • Dinner Riverside homestay in Vĩnh Long
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Day 2

Cai Be floating market – craft villages – Ho Chi Minh City

  1. Boat trip to Cai Be floating market
  2. Breakfast served on the boat
  3. Visit to workshops making rice paper, cốm dẹp and coconut candy
  4. Time to buy local specialties as gifts
  5. Check out of the homestay
  6. Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast • Lunch

Included / Not Included

Included

  • Modern vehicle and transfers throughout the itinerary
  • Riverside homestay in Vinh Long (one night)
  • Meals as listed in the program
  • Boat for the floating market visit and river travel
  • Cooking class with the homestay host
  • Bicycles for exploring the village
  • Vietnamese- or English-speaking guide
  • Drinking water on the vehicle and travel insurance

Not included

  • Personal expenses and drinks outside the program
  • Flights or train tickets to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Optional services outside the program
  • VAT (if an invoice is requested)

Options

Hotel upgrade instead of the homestay Contact us
An extra night at the homestay Contact us
Private departure for your own group Contact us

Policies

Booking Policy
Booking is confirmed after a 30-50% deposit payment (varies by tour). Remaining balance is due 7-14 days before departure. For last-minute bookings (under 7 days), 100% payment is required upon confirmation.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation policy: 14+ days before departure — 100% refund of deposit. 7-13 days — 50% refund. 3-6 days — 30% refund. Within 72 hours — no refund. Third-party services (flights, trains, hotels) follow the provider's own cancellation policy.
Itinerary Changes
Vibe Vietnam Tour reserves the right to adjust the itinerary when necessary due to weather, safety, or force majeure. Any changes will be communicated in advance, always prioritizing the best experience for our guests. Some attractions may close on holidays or for maintenance — we will substitute with equivalent alternatives.
Weather & Force Majeure
Outdoor tours may be affected by weather. In case of extreme weather (typhoons, floods, prolonged heavy rain), safety is our priority. We may reschedule, reroute, or cancel the tour with a flexible refund policy.
Health & Safety
Guests must inform us in advance of any special health conditions, food allergies, dietary requirements, or physical limitations. For tours involving physical activities (trekking, cycling, water sports), guests are responsible for assessing their own fitness to participate. Vibe Vietnam Tour strongly recommends comprehensive travel insurance.
Children Policy
Children under 5 are usually free or discounted (varies by tour). Ages 6-11 are charged 50-75% of adult price. Ages 12+ are charged as adults. Please confirm the specific child policy for each tour when booking.
Liability & Insurance
Vibe Vietnam Tour is not liable for any loss, damage, or expense arising from events beyond our control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, strikes, riots, epidemics, or local government decisions.
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$190 /person
Mekong Homestay 2 Days 1 Night: Vinh Long, Cooking Class & Cai Be Floating Market photo

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